Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor and Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Drexel • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop, implement and evaluate all Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Practicums for the Occupational Therapy Program. This role involves securing, maintaining, and evaluating external clinical rotation programs for OT students nationwide, and preparing, developing, and coordinating legal contracts and associated issues for fieldwork establishment and maintenance. The position also requires developing fieldwork course objectives, course materials, and educational experiences that promote optimal learning for students, as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating effective learning processes and course materials for students in the program and associated fieldwork sites. Maintaining accurate documentation of student performance, collaboration with fieldwork settings and supervisors, and other required information is essential. The role includes establishing communication links and implementing and communicating policies and procedures pertaining to conditions and responsibilities for fieldwork educators, and clarifying and analyzing fieldwork issues within an ethical framework for positive resolution. Content and quality assurance of the OT program clinical component, maintaining current information on legal issues concerning fieldwork experiences and pertinent federal/state regulations, and participating in institutional planning and the development of specific clinical/academic goals and objectives for the OT program are also key responsibilities. Reporting information from fieldwork supervisors and students to inform the academic curriculum, developing and implementing a plan to evaluate fieldwork educators and sites, and course coordination, teaching, and academic advising are also part of the role. Maximizing resources and maintaining high faculty and staff morale, and assisting in securing extramural funding are also expected. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience.
• Occupational Therapy Licensure or licensure eligible in PA
• Documented expertise in area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery methods including web-supported classes and distance learning
• Documented administrative experience in occupational therapy administration (may include clinical and academic experiences)
• Documented contribution to the Profession either through leadership or scholarship
• Abide by the occupational therapy code of ethics, standards of practice, philosophy, vision and goals
• A broad understanding of OT in its present and future role within a complex and dynamic healthcare system
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal and external constituencies of the College.
• Knowledge and expertise in the clinical and emerging practice areas of OT
• Expertise in the field of OT education
• Teaching expertise in using biomedical sciences and evidence-based practice.
• A track record of OT clinical innovation

Nice To Haves

• Funded grant work or grant writing experience

Responsibilities

• Securing, maintaining and evaluating external clinical rotation programs for OT students nationwide.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate legal contracts and associated issues for fieldwork establishment and maintenance.
• Develop fieldwork course objectives, course materials, and educational experiences that promote optimal learning for students.
• Develop, implement and evaluate effective learning processes and course materials for students in the program and associated fieldwork sites.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance, collaboration with fieldwork settings and supervisors, and/or other information required for fieldwork experiences.
• Establish communication links and implement and communicate policies and procedures pertaining to conditions and responsibilities for fieldwork educators as they relate to the OT program.
• Clarify and analyze fieldwork issues within an ethical framework for positive resolution.
• Content and quality assurance of the OT program clinical component.
• Maintain current information on legal issues concerning fieldwork experiences, and pertinent federal/state regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Participate in institutional planning and the development of specific clinical/academic goals and objectives for the OT program.
• Report information from fieldwork supervisors and fieldwork students to inform the academic curriculum(to Program Director and appropriate faculty).
• Develop and implement a plan that effectively evaluates fieldwork educators and fieldwork sites to meet the objectives of the program and the organization.
• Course coordination, teaching , and academic advising, as required.
• Maximizing resources and maintenance of high faculty and staff morale in the OT program.
• Assist in securing extramural funding.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt
• Offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level